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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Jamaica

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.07 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.56 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.18 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.56 USD
4.18 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.69 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.61 USD
2.69 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.2 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.95 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Jamaica.

13.20 USD
5.95 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.39 USD in the United Kingdom and 11.9 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.39 USD
11.90 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.59 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.71 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Jamaica.

8.59 USD
5.71 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.64 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.01 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Jamaica.

16.64 USD
9.01 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.53 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.13 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Jamaica.

2.53 USD
2.13 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.29 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.96 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 10% lower in Jamaica.

3.29 USD
2.96 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.01 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.57 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Jamaica.

3.01 USD
2.57 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

29.61 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.1 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.91 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.10 USD
1.91 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.47 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.78 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.47 USD
2.78 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.95 USD in the United Kingdom and 13.29 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.95 USD
13.29 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.47 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.21 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.47 USD
3.21 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.39 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.2 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.39 USD
2.20 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.52 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.03 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.52 USD
4.03 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.4 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.04 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.40 USD
2.04 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.29 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.91 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Jamaica.

2.29 USD
0.91 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

19.23 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.06 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.39 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Jamaica.

3.06 USD
2.39 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.45 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.07 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Jamaica.

1.45 USD
1.07 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.94 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.34 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.54 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Jamaica.

4.34 USD
3.54 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.28 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.04 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Jamaica.

2.28 USD
1.04 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.59 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.93 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Jamaica.

7.59 USD
1.93 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.33 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.22 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Jamaica.

6.33 USD
3.22 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.86 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.43 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Jamaica.

8.86 USD
6.43 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.56 USD in the United Kingdom and 48.26 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Jamaica.

88.56 USD
48.26 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.98 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.43 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Jamaica.

18.98 USD
6.43 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.71 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Jamaica.

1.75 USD
0.71 USD

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.36 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.89 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.38 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 27% lower in Jamaica.

1.89 USD
1.38 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.78 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.32 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Jamaica.

1.78 USD
1.32 USD

LPG 1L

0.99 USD
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.35 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 199.27 USD in the United Kingdom and 32.17 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Jamaica.

199.27 USD
32.17 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.29 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.97 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Jamaica.

3.29 USD
0.97 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.44 USD in the United Kingdom and 8.37 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 77% lower in Jamaica.

36.44 USD
8.37 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.15 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.57 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.15 USD
2.57 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.06 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.93 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Jamaica.

5.06 USD
1.93 USD

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.18 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.65 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Jamaica.

15.18 USD
9.65 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 53.76 USD in the United Kingdom and 53.04 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Jamaica.

53.76 USD
53.04 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.69 USD in the United Kingdom and 13.19 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Jamaica.

14.69 USD
13.19 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.95 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2586 USD in the United Kingdom and 643.14 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Jamaica.

2 586 USD
643.14 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1833 USD in the United Kingdom and 330.51 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 82% lower in Jamaica.

1 833 USD
330.51 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4609 USD in the United Kingdom and 1359 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Jamaica.

4 609 USD
1 359 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3109 USD in the United Kingdom and 739.99 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Jamaica.

3 109 USD
739.99 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.68 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 15214 USD in the United Kingdom and 1800 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Jamaica.

15 214 USD
1 800 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9288 USD in the United Kingdom and 1866 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Jamaica.

9 288 USD
1 866 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 6.52 times higher than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3837 USD in the United Kingdom and 588.32 USD in Jamaica. The average salary is 84.7% lower in Jamaica.

3 837 USD
588.32 USD

Hotels

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

87.2 USD
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Two stars

169 USD
102 USD

Three stars

208 USD
154 USD

Four stars

280 USD
329 USD

Five stars

494 USD
665 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • United Kingdom: 19 cities, 1034 hotels • Jamaica: 8 cities, 110 hotels

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